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V-203725

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must require users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators.

Rule ID

SV-203725r1050791_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-002038

Discussion

Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to change user authenticators, it is critical the user reauthenticate.

Check Content

Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators.